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Still searching for a perfect holiday gift for that special car nut? Well, search (and worry) no more. The Motor Trend editors have once again compiled a choice selection of gift ideas, from very affordable to crazy expensive, all guaranteed (well, pretty much guaranteed) to thrill the most discerning auto fan.

Alpinestars Apparel
If you like racing, odds are you’re familiar with Alpinestars. The Italian-based company produces some of the most coveted auto and moto racing technical safety gear on the planet. From boots to gloves to F1-certified fireproof driving suits, chances are good your favorite driver owns some Alpinestars gear. But what if you don’t race? Not a problem, as Alpinestars has diversified into casual wear. Take these two jackets, both of which are modern interpretations of classic designs. The olive drab Field Jacket ($106) has epaulettes on the shoulders, just like Che used to sport. Unlike Mr. Guevara’s coat, this one is “Sherpa lined” and “enzyme washed.” Then we have Alpinestars’ take on the classic bomber, aka the Bovver Aggro Textile Jacket ($229.95). It’s black with an orange lining just like the one you wore in high school. But not only does the lining zip out; it’s reinforced with removable bio armor. Very cool. $106-$229.95; Alpinestars

The Art of Bugatti
The story of Bugatti, from Carlo to Ettore to Rembrandt to Jean and all the fabulous cars they built, is only one of the more fascinating tales in all of autodom. It has just been re-immortalized in a stunning new book. Published by the glorious new Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, California, The Art of Bugatti is a love letter to all 40 (yes, 40!) Bugattis the Mullin has on display. Standout chapters include the story of the Schlumpf Reserve Collection; the “Lady in the Lake,” a Bugatti Type 22 hidden underwater to avoid registration fees; the completion of Jean’s Type 64 Gullwing Coupe; and perhaps most eye-opening of all, the furniture of Carlo, Bugatti’s paterfamilias. While we highly recommend you visit the Mullin Automotive Museum, The Art of Bugatti is the next best thing. $95; Mullin Automotive Museum

Black and Decker iMobile
While not the sexiest or most interesting gift out there by any means, if you’re looking for a reasonably priced present for the car guy who has also every electronic gizmo, Black and Decker’s iMobile power inverter might just be it. It might look like any old plug-in inverter, but the iMobile has a few key advantages over gas station or dime store models. First is its compact size — the iMobile is not only one of the smaller 12V/cigarette lighter inverters on the market, but also one of the few that folds back on itself. This makies it much easier to store in your glovebox or center console. One of the reasons why it is so small is another one of its benefits — no noisy fan. Black & Decker found a way to eliminate the cooling fan, which is boon for anyone who enjoys listening to music in the car. Along with the port for standard three-prong plugs, the iMobile offers a slot for USB charged devices as well. Its 100W output is not particularly outstanding, but enough to charge mobile phones, MP3 players and even most laptops. MSRP: $29.99; Black and Decker

Casio Edifice
Casio thoroughly understands that professional motorsports and slick, stylish watches are an inseparable match. Case in point: the new Edifice range of timepieces, which successful blend racecar cues, modern European style, and rugged, all-weather versatility. Available in six models, these motorsport-inspired chronographs offer double disk hands, multilayer dials, world time clocks, 100-meter water resistance, and cutting-edge design. If that’s not enough, the range’s top models are solar powered, feature a 1/1000th second stopwatch, and use up to five multi-mission drive motors for seamless operation. It’s no surprise that the Red Bull Racing team wears these timepieces on any given Formula 1 race weekend. $150-$500; Casio

Escort Passport iQ
Billed as the Ultimate Driving Companion (with apologies to BMW), this unit combines radar and laser detection with full-feature GPS navigation in one windshield-mounted device. It’s certainly convenient to mount just one device, but can a jack-of-all-gizmos do everything well? NAVTEQ navigation features bird-view with lane assist (so you don’t miss an exit), points of interest, and readouts showing posted speed limits (where available) and vehicle speed. The 5-inch screen’s graphics are a bit low-res/jaggy; there’s no traffic info; the windshield-facing speaker makes it hard to hear directions; and because it weighs as much as two devices, it jiggles if you mount it up high, where detectors usually go. Naturally the detector uses GPS to memorize stationary motion-detector radar sources and to warn of known red-light and speed cameras (from Escort’s Defender database and those you enter yourself). The unit warns when you exceed the posted limit by 10 mph and can display the numeric frequency of the radar (X, K, Ka, and Ku bands are monitored). Mounting it to rest on the dash cures the jiggling but can compromise the effectiveness of the laser lenses, especially the tiny rear-looking one on the face of the unit that needs to see past the seats out the rear window. The price equals about three speeding tickets, or one plus a detector and a nav unit. It won’t make inveterate speeders invincible (nothing can), but it buys convenience and some peace of mind. $650; Escort Radar

Forza Motorsport 3 Ultimate Edition (Xbox)
What happens when you combine the BBC’s hit TV show Top Gear and Xbox’s top-selling Forza Motorsport? You get a very entertaining racing game called Forza Motorsport 3 Ultimate Edition. The new package includes the complete Forza title with 500 cars and more than 100 challenging tracks. Developers then added an Xbox Live content card that allows buyers to download the “Stig’s Garage Car Pack,” featuring three super cars: the Koenigsegg CCX, Lexus LFA, and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. There’s another treat, too. Hammond, Clarkson, and May entertain, review rides, and poke fun at each other in a Forza Motorsport-exclusive 90-minute video. $29.99; Forza Motorsport

GoPoint Technology GL1
It’s the ultimate app for the car nut/Apple addict on your list. The GL1 kit provides an Apple-approved connection to link your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic (OBDII) port with your iPod, iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad. Then, by running GoPoint’s free software your smart player/phone/pad gizmo becomes an onboard mechanic, keeping track of your fuel economy and monitoring the status of other vehicle systems. Did you ever wonder how fast your catalytic converter really warms up on a sub-zero day? You can watch it here. Better yet, when the dreaded “Check Engine” light flashes, GoPoint can tell you what’s wrong so you can sound like an expert who won’t be easily bamboozled when talking to the service writer. You can also reset the lamp. A scan tool to do this can cost up to $500. Bonus: When plugged in, the cable also charges your device. Beware: the mounting position of some OBDII ports makes it impractical to leave the cable plugged in, and not all cars make all vehicle functions accessible to the GoPoint software, so accurate fuel-economy data may or may not be provided. $100; GoPoint Technology

Hublot King Power Ayrton Senna
Got $30,000 burning a hole in your pocket, but the thought of decorating your garage with a 2011 WRX seems unappealing? Well, if you’re a Formula 1 fan — specifically, a fan of the legendary driver Ayrton Senna — and you’d rather drop 30 large on an elite, exquisitely crafted timepiece that pays homage to the late Brazilian icon, Swiss watchmaker Hublot has got you covered. Just introduced, the new King Power Ayrton Senna timepiece, limited to 500 examples, boasts F1-like construction, with a carbon-fiber case and a Nomex strap. The ceramic bezel, adorned with numerous holes, is designed to mimic the brake disc on an F1 car. Senna’s signature resides at 9 o’clock and is scripted in yellow, a la the prominent hue of the Brazilian flag. At the 6 o’clock position is the split-second chronograph’s power reserve indicator, which is represented in green, blue, and red to give the impression of F1 timing lights. Naturally, both the crystal and case back are made of sapphire. $29,900; Hublot

Ionic Clean Home Car Wash
If you’re ready to raise car-washing to a high-tech art, Homeright offers the Ionic Clean system, which amounts to a large filter canister that purifies and de-ionizes garden-hose water so that your rinse water will leave no streaks or spots. It comes with a 20-foot hose and a nylon spray brush, but a finish-friendlier boar’s hair bristle attachment is available, as is an extension pole to facilitate Ionic Clean’s other great use: washing the outside windows of your home. Filter life varies with your water’s hardness (amount of dissolved solids), and in suburban Detroit it lasted for at least a couple hours of sustained flow (an electronic hardness tester tells you when it’s time to swap the filter). The system works as advertised, cleaning cars and windows virtually streak/spot-free. It saves gobs of time on windows, less on cars unless you’re really willing to let your car air-dry. $249; HomeRight.com

Lamp in a Box
Looking for the perfect gift to brighten a car fan’s mood? How about a desk lamp featuring a shade with your favorite car photos? The process is simple. Visit the Lamp in a Box Web site, choose a design template, and upload your photos, or choose from several stock designs featuring a variety of graphics or work from noted artists. These lamps make great additions to the office, man cave, or living room — and every piece is unique. Each arrives at your door in a handy shipping and carry box, so you can easily move it from place to place. Plus, it’s safe to use with new, energy-saving fluorescent bulbs up to 40 watts. For more variety, additional shades are available for just $30 each. $59; Lamp-In-A-Box

The Porsche Book: The Complete History of Types and Models
Written by Porsche insider and Le Mans-winner Juergen Barth, along with co-author Gustav Buesing, The Porsche Book: The Complete History of Types and Models is the ultimate technical history of all Porsche cars and designs, from the most famous sports cars to the most obscure prototypes. A massive, three-volume set originally published in 1977, this is the first English-language edition of The Porsche Book in 25 years. Complete descriptions of each model’s specifications, from 1948 through the present day, are complemented by details of upgrades and major options. $299.99; Bull Publishing

Puma Driving Shoes
Two of the most essential items in the driving experience are your left and right shoes. Along with your back, bum, and hands, your heels and toes are in constant communication with the rolling chassis. Puma understands this intimate human-auto connection, and over the years has developed some of the industry’s most stylish, comfortable, and influential driving kicks. Puma’s motorsport shoe lineup is as diverse as its wearers, ranging from the everyday runarounds to the FIA-compliant, track-only competition footwear.

The street-wise 1198 HC ($75) shares its name and overall coolness with the similarly titled Ducati bike. We’re fans of the tire tread-inspired footprint and racing stripe-inspired foxing tape. For 2010, designers revamped 2005’s sleek Future Cat — now dubbed Future Cat Remix ($80) — with a low-profile asymmetric style, cupsole, and functional stabilizers. No wonder the Future Cat has become one of the most comfortable, useful, and popular driving shoes around. The Millennius II ($85) melds futuristic design, driving capability, and all-around everyday comfort into an athletic physique. It features a wider toe than the Speed Cat and maintains its distinctive Puma Motorsport heart. Meant for the serious amateur or professional racer, the lightweight Trionfo Mid Pro II ($269) is the ultimate German exotic sports car of footwear. Its body dons Schoeller canvas and supple suede, while fireproof Nomex lines its innards. The asymmetric lacing improves blood circulation, decreases lactic acid buildup in crucial muscles, and dissipates heat. A tongue-less design make it roomy and the carbon-fiber split heel helps with heel-toe movement. Quite simply, this Puma is the ultimate driving shoe. $75-$269; Puma Motorsport

Recaro ProRIDE Convertible Child Seat
From Mitsubishi Evos and Cadillac CTS-Vs to Aston Martin Rapides and Lotus Evoras, Recaro driving seats are de rigueur when it comes to keeping enthusiasts well planted behind the wheel. The renowned seat maker recently unveiled the new ProRIDE line of child seats designed to keep those tiny backseat babblers as safe and secure as mommy and daddy up front. The ProRIDE Convertible (so named because it converts from rear to front facing, accommodating kids from 5 to 70 pounds) features an adjustable head restraint, a five-point harness, a LATCH system (with built-in storage), a top tether anchor, crash-absorbing EPS foam, and side-impact protection for the head, neck, face, torso, and pelvis. The ProRIDE is also certified for travel on an airplane. $280; Recaro

SkullyBoom
Here’s a great gift for anyone who likes to listen to music. The SkullyBoom is a small, lightweight amplified speaker with no controls. Simply plug it into your phone or iPod and use your device’s volume knob (virtual or otherwise) to control what comes out the speaker. One thing we noticed: The SkullyBoom is loud. Like, really loud. It comes with a built-in rechargeable battery (via the included USB cable) that provides four hours of rocking good times. Also cool, the eyeball speaker covers pop off and can be swapped between devices — so buy two! $49.99; SkullyBoom

Tag Heuer Monaco Vintage
With only 1860 pieces slated for production, the Tag Heuer Monaco Vintage is as exclusive as it is retro. Built to commemorate Tag Heuer’s 150th anniversary, the Monaco Vintage utizilizes TH’s Calibre 11 automatic chronograph movement, a dark gray dial with black sub-counters, a 39mm brushed and polished steel case, sapphire crystal glass and case back, and a black calfskin strap. And, in case you want to jump into a pool after setting a personal-best lap time at the racetrack, the Monaco Vintage is water resistant to 150 feet. $5200; Tag Heuer

Tag Heuer Racer Sunglasses
In recent years, Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer has expanded its product portfolio to include high-end cell phones and eyewear. Shown here are the brand’s all-new Racer sunglasses, available with five lens options — high mountain, water sport, brown precision, outdoor, and plum prime — all of which are made of shock-resistant polycarbonate and offer 100 percent UV-A and UV-B protection. The frames, which sport a wraparound shape, are constructed of soft-touch polymer composite, and even the temples incorporate Tag Heuer’s Link watch wristband design shape. $195-$365; Tag Heuer

Thule Crossover 38-Liter Rolling Carry-On
Thule of Sweden, renowned producer of automotive bike racks and cargo carriers, has recently ventured into making travel gear. Similar to a crossover vehicle, which blends the driving characteristics of car with the utility of an SUV, Thule’s Crossover line of bags combines the quality of premium luggage with the functionality of top-notch on-the-go gear. With a range that extends from the 12-Liter Messenger Bag to the 87-Liter Rolling Duffel, the Crossover line offers something for just about every traveler. Shown here is the 38-liter Rolling Carry-On, which is ideal for those travelers who prefer to avoid checking in baggage. Weighing a scant 7 pounds, 8 ounces, the 38-liter Roller features aluminum hardware, water-resistant fabrics, oversized wheels, Thule’s exclusive V-Tubing telescoping handle, and a molded polypropylene back panel. Inside, there is a divided main compartment for separating goods (wet from dry, dirty from clean, etc.), and there’s even a crush-proof “SafeZone” compartment designed for carrying eyewear, cell phones, and other fragile items. And if you’d rather carry than roll, the 38-Liter even has hide-away backpack straps. $289.99; Thule

Tomica Die-Cast Toy Cars and Play Sets
Before console video game systems took control of living rooms, we used to take up space with dominos, Legos, and various other toy things that have likely been relegated to the hallway closet. This holiday season, relive the purity of your childhood with die-cast cars and accompany play sets from Japanese toymaker Tomica. Build roads, railways, and a sprawling urban hotspot for the little toy cars and trains to travel. With 27 different parts, kits, and pieces, let your imagination run wild. Select cloned vehicles include the Nissan Skyline Crossover, Subaru Legacy, Mazda Demio (Mazda2), and an RX-8 police car. Definitely for the young and young at heart, but we hope you have plenty of free space at home. $3-$80; Tomica USA.